JKL's '05 Wrangler Unlimited

**jkl** · 10-23-2009, 02:44 PM

Quick specs: 6 cyl., auto trans, 3.73 gears, D30/44, 35x12.50 Coopers, 15x10 wheels

Bought it used in Dec. 2007. Needed something more reliable and with a little more room to accomodate all the baby gear. Here's a pic a about a month after I got it. It's replacing the YJ. Took the 35's off it to put on the LJ. Had some 33's off my dually I sold, so bought some cheap wheels to sell it.

Some driveway shots. You can see the front bumper I built for it.

**jkl** · 10-23-2009, 02:47 PM

A few pics from it's first wheelin trip. I was impressed with it's ability for a stock jeep.

**jkl** · 10-23-2009, 03:03 PM

In May 2008 I used my stimulus check from Pres. Bush and bought a 4.5" BDS Ultimate lift. Came with upper and lower adjustable control arms, shocks, front and rear track bars, braided stainless steel brake lines and of course springs. I went through 2 front track bars and finally replaced it with a JKS and have not had any more issues. Didnt have my garage built yet so I installed it on a concrete pad in my backyard.

After the lift was installed.

Some driveway shots with the 35x12.50 Cooper STT and 15x10 wheels I took of the YJ.

**jkl** · 10-23-2009, 03:20 PM

Richloam wheelin pics

Me and my jeepin partner

**jkl** · 10-23-2009, 03:31 PM

Some pics at the Ocala National Forest

And finally a good action shot

prozzo842 · 10-23-2009, 04:53 PM

Lookin' good

-MJK- · 10-23-2009, 04:58 PM

Looks real good---I like that green

**ItsaFinRubicon** · 11-09-2009, 10:45 PM

very nice man i had a khaki LJ and then mom took it. so i went out and bought a electric green rubi like yours. i miss my LJ though

Mike97ZJ · 11-09-2009, 11:22 PM

Nice! I love LJ's. If I were ever to replace my ZJ, that's what I would look for.

One question...why the new STT's on the YJ and the old school version on the LJ?

I have the new version, I love them.

**jkl** · 11-10-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by prozzo842

Lookin' good

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Originally Posted by -MJK-

Looks real good---I like that green

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Originally Posted by 04Unlimited33

very nice man i had a khaki LJ and then mom took it. so i went out and bought a electric green rubi like yours. i miss my LJ though

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Originally Posted by Mike97ZJ

Nice! I love LJ's. If I were ever to replace my ZJ, that's what I would look for.

Thanks guys

**jkl** · 11-10-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike97ZJ

One question...why the new STT's on the YJ and the old school version on the LJ?

Wanted to stay with 35's. The new style were 33's.

green89yj · 11-18-2009, 03:23 PM

sweet. Did you make that swingout? I'm tryin to compile plans for mine.

**jkl** · 11-18-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by green89yj

Did you make that swingout? I'm tryin to compile plans for mine.

Yes. I'll take some close up pics and make a short write up of how I did it in the next couple of days.

green89yj · 11-18-2009, 08:40 PM

Sweet. Thanks man. It looks great

**jkl** · 11-23-2009, 09:57 PM

Here are the bumpers made from 2x4x1/8. The rear is 54" and the I don't remember how wide the front is. The D ring mounts and spindle came from A to Z Fab. Stays tight and no rattles.

To cut the angle I cut 1" down and 7" in.

The swing mount is 2x2x1/8 except for the lower piece attached to the spindle is 2x2x1/4.

Used the factory tire mount to easily mount the 3rd brake light.

Made the swing lock from a bolt and welded round rod to it for a handle and welded a nut to the back side of the stop.

For brackets I cut one side off some 2x2 and welded some bolts in.

The front